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University President Lawrence H. Summers, like all of us, has his shortcomings. Some have even argued he has more than most. But none of these should warrant the outpouring of vitriol that has spewed from some faculty members who have sought to capitalize on a set of unfortunate remarks originally intended to generate discussion of a more productive nature...
...Herald’s written editorial commentary deals largely in vitriol, name-calling, sarcastic quotation marks and condescending rhetorical questions. One of last Thursday’s editorials was entitled: “Safety vs. Union ‘Rights’” (note the quotes around “rights”). The editorial begins: “Let’s see now, what’s more important: the safety of the city’s school children or whether school bus drivers feel ‘spied upon...
...bombastic cry of “I don’t need their fucking shit! / hope I die because of it!” The foul-mouthed Patti Smith broke new ground in feminine cursing way back when, and her legacy shines on in all the subsequent examples. Her vitriol is uncontrollable on this live cut, but as I look at recent photos of the songwriter, I have to admit that I probably would be able to contain myself if I saw her perform this in concert today...
...That brand of Midwestern hospitality took Sox fans by surprise. The vitriol of the Yankees-Red Sox series had evaporated; here, it was pure baseball, fans enjoying the game and cheering for their team. By comparison to the scene at Yankees Stadium when the archrivals played, this was more like a college reunion. Until, of course, the inevitable moment during the celebration when Boston fans cast aside their manners and started chanting ?Yankees Suck!? The Yanks may have been out of sight, but they weren?t out of mind. One sign read: ?Plane Ticket: $350, Game Ticket: $750, The Yankees...
...quest to be the first Cuban-American Senator, former HUD Secretary Mel Martinez, 57, says he is the "testament of the American Dream." He's also part of the President's dream; the White House picked Martinez to help Bush win Hispanic votes. The vitriol Martinez aimed at his chief rival in the primary turned off many Floridians. Now he faces Betty Castor, 63, a moderate former state education commissioner, who touts herself as a seamless replacement for popular retiring Senator Bob Graham...